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Lower Chittering Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Lower Chittering Compares
Lower Chittering vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lower Chittering | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,612 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $463 +WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,271 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 41 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Lower Chittering is a locality 48 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6084. It falls within the Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. The local government area is Chittering.
According to the 2021 Census, Lower Chittering has a population of 2,408 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,612, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 28 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Lower Chittering includes a median weekly rent of $463, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,271, with 708 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 94.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lower Chittering scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Lower Chittering is served by Immaculate Heart College.
Lower Chittering is part of the Wheat Belt - North statistical area in Western Australia.
Lower Chittering Details
| Postcode | 6084 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 2,408 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,612/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $904/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $463 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,271 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 118.0 km² |
| Population Density | 20/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 708 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 28 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.5606185 |
| Longitude | 116.0826746 |
| Distance from Perth | 48 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Chittering |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 501 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 315 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 508 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 793 (32.9%) |
| 65+ years | 295 (12.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 187 (7.8%) |
| Arthritis | 176 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 97 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 73 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 70 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 31 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 70 (10.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 263 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 369 (52.6%) |
Schools in Lower Chittering
Suburbs Near Lower Chittering
Same Postcode (6084)
More Lower Chittering Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.